Alice Schiele Gimbel

Alice Schiele Gimbel, 90, Bismarck, died December 21, 2017, at the Baptist Health Care Center, Bismarck. Alice left her earthly life peacefully after a courageous struggle with various health issues.  Ever the strong woman she insisted on being with Jesus on her birthday.  She absolutely loved sharing a birthday with Jesus.  She was a woman of faith and began her journey to heaven after a family prayer service at her bedside.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, December 27, at Church of the Ascension, 1825 S 3rd St., Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 26, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm.  Alice was born Dec 25, 1926 in Linton to Peter and Anna (Heidrich) Braun.  She was raised and educated in the Krassna area southwest of Strasburg.  She later moved with her parents 3 miles north of Strasburg.  She married Edward Schiele on Oct.13, 1947 at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg.  They farmed east of Linton on the Schiele family farm until 1979 when they moved to Linton.  Her husband died in 1989 in a farm related accident.  After they moved into town she worked at various jobs and was an Avon Representative for 23 years which she enjoyed and made many friends. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Legion Auxiliary, and Homemakers Club for many years, in addition to being a member of the Strasburg Ladies Auxiliary VFW Club. She moved to Bismarck in 1999.  She married Harry Gimbel in Bismarck Sept 14, 2001. Her hobbies included crocheting, word puzzles, watching game shows, listening to her polka music, playing cards, reading, and especially dancing.  Alice loved her family.  She is survived by two daughters, Nyla Braun of Austin, TX and Arlene (Tim) Heidrich of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Remy (Claudia) Schiele of Linton, and Arlo Schiele of Bismarck; grandchildren, Jason Sautter of Austin, Heidi McDermaid and Heith Heidrich of Charlotte, Jebb Schiele of McKenzie, Waylon Schiele of Linton, Amy Koluch of Denver, and Cody Turnbow of Whitewood; and nine great grandchildren who loved to tease her and make her laugh.  She is also survived by six sisters and two brothers.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ed, her parents, three infant sisters, and Harry Gimbel. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to her caregivers, Edgewood Vista and Baptist Health Care Center where she spent her last years.  The family will be forever grateful to the entire staff at Baptist Health who lovingly cared for her and where she died with ultimate dignity and respect.  We are also grateful for the Hospice Care that was provided.